SC2Mapster

In EMT training I was taught this, practice does NOT make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect. this directly applies to your SC2 game, i dont know if its old or not, but still. ive been trying to step up my game with micro. Ive read posts about how hp is lower on SC2 across the board, which should make micro much more difficult and games quicker. How do you practice things like moving injured units to the back? ive noticed that a lot of the time in that motion the unit is killed because it turned around, what are some ways I can improve my combat micro game. I am good with macro, just not micro yet.

@Sixen: Go

I was expecting a ridiculous battle scene where your only chance to win was by micro : /

edit: wow, that map is intense.

Obviously it depends on the units used, but I find that 'micro' in starcraft isn't as much about 'saving units' as it was in Warcraft 3 (simply because a single unit is in almost all cases less valuable than a similar unit was in War3), but more about making good use of your abilities at the right time. Think about it - every unit in the game has some ability that needs to be managed well. From the obvious Psi Storms to the fairly simple Banshee Cloak to knowing when to use Stimpack effectively. If you want to work on your micro, I'd focus on that first and foremost, positioning second, and saving near-dead units third, even if that last one might be more valuable as Protoss.

Start asking yourself "What does this ability do?", follow it up with "What would the effect of using this ability be in this situation" which should automatically lead to "What are the best situations for me to use this ability" and in some cases "and how/where do I use it?".

Quote from Mozared: Obviously it depends on the units used, but I find that 'micro' in starcraft isn't as much about 'saving units' as it was in Warcraft 3 (simply because a single unit is in almost all cases less valuable than a similar unit was in War3), but more about making good use of your abilities at the right time. Think about it - every unit in the game has some ability that needs to be managed well. From the obvious Psi Storms to the fairly simple Banshee Cloak to knowing when to use Stimpack effectively. If you want to work on your micro, I'd focus on that first and foremost, positioning second, and saving near-dead units third, even if that last one might be more valuable as Protoss. Start asking yourself "What does this ability do?", follow it up with "What would the effect of using this ability be in this situation" which should automatically lead to "What are the best situations for me to use this ability" and in some cases "and how/where do I use it?".

very wise words, I mean about say in this instance. I have 8+ hydra, and 2 queen. how can I practice keeping the crux of my zerg army alive without an autocasting regen. just keep rehealing the one taking focus fire? Still issues like this are important, and can raise APM on their own. I have noticed my apm increasing, I also use an ergonomic keyboard which really helps. My razer mouse is a bit low, but I got it for $20 XD so I cant complain. I have adjusted my sensitivities to optimum, now I just need to practice good habits. I will try that map out btw (to the person that posted it) thanks